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Story dogs help kids to read

By Daniel Morris on April 4, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

Attentive canine companions coming to a primary school near you.

Jockeys give show jumping a go

By Michael Heaton on April 3, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

WA-first equestrian extravaganza planned for April 22.

Mirrabooka’s mural masterpiece

By Karina Vakil on April 3, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

Subjects to be located, and cracks to be filled, after ageing artwork cracks a mention on State Heritage Office website.

Illegal gym-migrants

By Ernest Tse on April 3, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

There’s no such thing as a free workout, fitness club managers say.

Anzac heritage bungle

By WI Reporters on March 28, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

Gallipoli veteran’s family home of ‘no cultural heritage significance’, city’s elected officials contend.

When is a restaurant not a restaurant?

By WI Reporters on March 23, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

When it’s a brand new Maccas, apparently.

Free parking plan for South Perth foreshore

By WI Reporters on March 23, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

Life could become a bit cheaper for people who drive to the river and ferry.

Sewage station cafe blocked

By WI Reporters on March 21, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

Back to the drawing board for Langley Park landmark.

University sugar babies

By keely liron on March 20, 2017

The rise of the ‘Sugar Daddy’, and the Perth students who turn to them for financial support.

Maccas plans 24/7 drive-thru across the road from Curtin

By WI Reporters on March 16, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )
Mcdonald's near curtin university

Fast food outlet recommended for approval at Waterford Plaza, not far from WA’s biggest university.

Curtin Students Run ‘Pop Up’ Election Newsroom

By Glynn Greensmith on March 8, 2017

Check out Curtin journalism students running a state election newsroom in partnership with WAToday.

IGA 5, Woolies 1 in Perth food conviction stakes

By WI Reporters on December 21, 2016

Central office says it’s working to ensure that all IGAs comply with hygiene laws.

The Naked Truth

By Shannon Crosby on December 9, 2016

What exactly does it feel like to have your private images shared with the world?

Trail Blazin’

By Rhiannon Holmes on December 7, 2016

What do WA medical marijuana laws mean for you?

More people identify as non-human

By Annie Morris on December 1, 2016

“Otherkin” identify as being cats, dogs or even dragons.

Perth festival goes green

By Sjanna Sandalova on December 1, 2016

Organisers are going to offset the event’s carbon emissions by planting trees.

WA campaign provides essentials for homeless women

By Grace Gayton on December 1, 2016

The donations can dramatically improve the quality of life for our most vulnerable.

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